Abu Dhabi Airports said it handled 64,067 tonnes of cargo at its three terminals in February 2015, a 12.6 per cent increase when compared to February 2014. There were 12,852 aircraft movements in February 2015, which was a 15 per cent increase over February 2014’s figure of 11,174. Passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport increased by 21.5 per cent in February 2015. A total of 1,715,540 passengers passed through Abu Dhabi International Airport during … [Read more...] about Cargo, passenger traffic up at Abu Dhabi Int’l Airport
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U-Freight America moves HQ
U-Freight America Inc, the US subsidiary of international freight service and logistics group U-Freight, has moved into a modern new headquarters in San Francisco. The 5,300 sq ft office will be home for U-Freight America's sales, accounting, customer service and administration teams, as well as staff from the company's NVOCC, U-Ocean. A logistics warehouse will be maintained at San Francisco International airport. Comments Rick Keller, president and CEO of U-Freight America: … [Read more...] about U-Freight America moves HQ
Accelya appoints John Johnston as group CEO
Accelya, a provider of financial and business intelligence solutions to the airline and travel industry, has appointed John Johnston as group chief executive officer. Johnston's induction in Accelya’s leadership team is a part of the succession plan of Philippe Lesueur, president Accelya Group, who will continue to remain on the Board of Accelya companies and serve as an advisor. Johnston was, until recently, CEO of Champ Cargosystems. During his career, he has held senior executive … [Read more...] about Accelya appoints John Johnston as group CEO
DHL incorporates German pharma co. STADA
From left to right: Benoit Dumont, Alps & Nordics, DHL Supply Chain; Matthias Wiedenfels, STADA; Graham Inglis, Global Life Sciences & Healthcare, DHL Supply Chain DHL integrates the German logistics business of pharmaceuticals company STADA. Effective 1 June 2015, DHL Supply Chain will manage the logistics activities and sites of the pharmaceutical company in Florstadt and Bad Vilbel, near Frankfurt/Main. The deal does not comprise the disposal of the infrastructure, but the … [Read more...] about DHL incorporates German pharma co. STADA
Cargo, passenger traffic up at Abu Dhabi Int'l Airport
Abu Dhabi Airports said it handled 64,067 tonnes of cargo at its three terminals in February 2015, a 12.6 per cent increase when compared to February 2014. There were 12,852 aircraft movements in February 2015, which was a 15 per cent increase over February 2014’s figure of 11,174. Passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport increased by 21.5 per cent in February 2015. A total of 1,715,540 passengers passed through Abu Dhabi International Airport during … [Read more...] about Cargo, passenger traffic up at Abu Dhabi Int'l Airport
Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew dies
The former prime minister and more recently minister mentor, who had been hospitalised in intensive care for severe pneumonia since early Feburary, died early on Monday morning in Singapore General Hospital. Incumbent Prime Minister and Lew Kuan Yew’s eldest son, Lee Hsien Loong announced seven days of mourning in the city-state ahead of a state funeral next Sunday. The senior Lee is widely considered to be almost single-handedly responsible for Singapore's … [Read more...] about Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew dies